1:1 Teaching Assistant - Preston

1‑1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours: 30 hrs per week (term-time only)
Salary: £13.75 per hour

About the Role
We’re seeking a caring and committed individual to deliver dedicated 1‑1 support to pupils with special educational needs, working closely with class teachers and our multidisciplinary team. You’ll play a key role in fostering both academic and personal development.

What you’ll do:

• Support 1‑1 learning sessions as directed by teachers.
• Assist with personal and intimate care tasks, including toilet training and hygiene routines.
• Help implement behaviour management strategies and promote emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence and life skills through tailored support.
• Liaise with families, teachers, therapists, and other professionals to share pupil progress.
• Help prepare resources, manage learning environments and assist with educational visits.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement and needs.
• Adhere to strict safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality protocols.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in support work, healthcare, or similar roles – ideally within a SEND or caring environment.
• A professional who is patient, compassionate and committed to nurturing children’s potential.
• Confident in delivering personal care with dignity, respect and adherence to best practice.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to undergo and maintain an enhanced DBS check and participate in pre-employment screening.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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